Dr Roberto Garcia Ruiz, Sustainable Olive Production In Spain
Dr Roberto Garcia Ruiz from the University of Jaen shares his knowledge on sustainable olive production in Spain.
Nick Sayer, Waterfind
Waterfind has been a pioneer in driving environmental outcomes in the water market. They have played a key role in water efficiency projects both on and off-farm, working closely with water rights holders to restore water allocations to the environment across the Murray-Darling Basin. services include water brokerage, market insights, valuation expertise, specialised reporting and consultancy services, and water infrastructure solutions. Services include water brokerage, market insights, valuation expertise, specialised reporting and consultancy services, and water infrastructure solutions.
Kealy Day, Addressing Emissions And Energy Costs With Solar And Storage
Kealy Day, CTO of Smart Commercial Solar, shows how investing in solar and storage can help reduce energy costs, meet customer demand, ensure energy independence, and meet sustainability goals.
Dr Nicole Byrnes, What Does Your Levy Pay For?
Byrnes’ presentation is aimed at answering key FAQs on the olive levy, such as ‘How Are Levy Investments Decisions Made’?
Dr Greg Chandler, An Update On Xylella And Other Biosecurity Matters
Olive quick decline (Xylella fastidiosa) – new information on what to look for in the field, the discovery of a likely native insect vector, and new diagnostic tools.
Richard Eckard, The Value Of Carbon Is In The Soil, Not Credits
Eckard’s presentation focuses on soil carbon as an inherent benefit to the farm as opposed to a tradeable commodity.
Rob Whyte and Melanie Coid, Farmgate, the True Story: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Melanie Coid and Rob Whyte bought Gooramadda Olives in 2012 and have since grown the operation into a successful agritourism business incorporating a highly popular cellar door on the olive grove. This presentation provides an insight into the workings of a successful farmgate business.
Trudie Michels and Helen Taylor, Olive Oil Blending Workshop
The session builds on last year’s popular tasting workshop and aims to provide producers with the skills and confidence to achieve a blended product to suit their customers and market.
